Teacher Aide

Teacher Aide (2026-2027 Pool)

Location: South Campus

A teacher assistant supports a lead teacher in managing a classroom. Also called teacher aides, this professional reinforces lessons by tutoring individual students or small groups. Their responsibilities include, but are not limited to, interacting with students, supervising projects, creating lesson plans, documenting progress, and overseeing lesson preparations. A Special Education (SPED) Teacher Assistant works under the supervision of a certified special education teacher to provide academic, behavioral, and personal care support to students with disabilities. Their primary goal is to foster a safe, inclusive, and productive learning environment that helps students achieve their individualized Education Program goals. The teacher assistant's duties may also include personal care and safety, such as assisting students with personal hygiene, including toileting, diapering, feeding, and grooming. This may involve lifting, positioning students, and managing mobility devices like wheelchairs. This role can be emotionally and physically demanding, often requiring intensive care for students with severe behavioral or medical needs.

Essential Functions

• Prepare classroom equipment and instructional materials for lessons.
• Perform recordkeeping duties associated with the classroom.
• Instruct students in proper classroom procedures and behavior.
• Collaborate with teachers and parents on a regular basis regarding student progress.
• Adapt instructional materials as necessary to meet special education guidelines.
• Other duties as required, or as assigned.

Professionalism

• To be punctual and be available in the school during official working hours.
• To comply with policies, standards, rules, regulations, and procedures of the school.
• To take precautions to protect student records, equipment, materials, and facilities.
• To participate responsibly in the school's improvement initiatives.
• To demonstrate timeliness and attendance for assigned responsibilities.
• To work collaboratively with other professionals and staff.
• To provide and accept evaluative feedback in a professional manner.
• Maintains a high level of ethical behavior and confidentiality of information about school personnel.

Required Personal Skills

• Experience working with students of various ages, backgrounds, and ability levels.
• Experience with basic computer word processing and spreadsheet programs is required.

Required Qualifications and Skills

• Excellent communication skills.
• Patience when dealing with students of varying abilities and backgrounds.
• Resourceful and able to modify instructional materials as needed for students.
• Excellent at recordkeeping and highly attentive to detail.
• Ability to work with teachers and parents to develop instructional strategies for students.
• Ability to maintain focus and control in chaotic environments.
• Positive Attitude.
• Team player in meeting targeted goals.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Well-organized and committed.
• Creative and energetic in creating and maintaining a positive and safe learning environment.
• To demonstrate good work habits, reliability, punctuality, and follow-through on commitments.
• To demonstrate skill when managing student behavior, intervening, and resolving discipline problems.
• To model good social skills, leadership, and civic responsibility.
• Mediation skills for resolving conflicts between children.
• To foster student self-control, self-discipline, and responsibility to others.
• Basic computer word processing and spreadsheet programs are required.

Required Education, Certification, and Experience

• Preferred: Two years of college coursework or an associate degree in education or a related field.
• Preferred: Experience in a similar role, such as tutoring or childcare.